Winter Blues Guide

Here's How You're Going To Survive Winter This Year

Winter Sports

It’s tempting to spend your days locked away in your warm house, but getting outside and getting the blood moving will do wonders. Take up a new sport and get out there. Call up the some friends and snowshoe, cross country ski after a big dump of fresh powder, or go back to the fun you had as a kid by finding a steep hill to sled down. The best way to deal with the winter blues is to stare nature straight in the face.

Snowball fortress

Do you need this product? No, no, of course you don't. Will this product actually help you "win" a snowball fight? Debatable. But everybody secretly harbors the fantasy of being completely impervious while throwing snowballs at their enemies. This inflatable "fortress" provides at least some small measure of protection while you dish out sweet. poorly-aimed justice at your foes. $49.99 on Amazon

It's not only good exercise; it’s a lot of fun. Just throw snowshoes on and walk over all the fresh powder and soak up the sun. Much like tennis rackets, snowshoes aren’t made of wood anymore. These Yukon Charlie’s are perfect for the beginner. $89.97 on Amazon

If you're a beginner, you don’t want anything too thin. Atomic and Karhu are both trusted brands to look for, but these Alpina skis are lightweight, low-maintenance, have a reliable wood core and are not too expensive. $179.95 on Amazon

There are a lot of different sleds out there, but only a GT Snow Racer will give you that warm, nostalgic feeling to fight the winter blues. I mean, look at this:

It has Brett Hull and ridiculous fluorescent snowsuits! Oh, and was probably the first sled from your childhood that you could (sort of) steer down the hill. What more can you ask for?$169.68 on Amazon